Death and the Maiden ★★★ 1994 (R) Former political prisoner and torture victim (Weaver) turns the tables on the man she believes was her tormentor 15 years before. Pressing her civil rights lawyer husband (Wilson) into duty as defense attorney, she becomes prosecutor, judge, and jury. The accused (Kingsley) learns the dangers of picking up stranded motorists, as he is bound, gagged, and roughed up by the now empowered and vengeful Paulina. Tense, claustrophobic political thriller features a talented ensemble both on screen and behind the scenes. From the Ariel Dorfman play. 103m/C VHS. Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson;
Director:
Roman Polanski;
Writer:
Rafael Yglesias, Ariel Dorfman;
Writer:
Tonino Delli Colli;
Cameo:
Wojciech Kilar.
